God doesn't give children with special
needs to strong people; He gives children with special needs to
ordinary, weak people and then gives them strength. Raising a child
with special needs doesn't TAKE a special family, it MAKES a special
family.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The most fun I've had in a long time!

Remember my post about a couple of weeks ago when I said I was getting to go meet my friend, Kristen, her husband Mike and there daughter, Cayman? Sunday, the day finally came! I jumped on a plane and headed to Detroit. Our plane didn't land until 11 pm; but Kristen, Mike and Cayman were there waiting for me! It was going to be a whirlwind of a couple of days, but they were totally up for the challenge. Sunday night Kristen and I stayed up until 4 a.m. talking. Monday we did let ourselves sleep in a bit; we were up and at 'em with the kids by 10 am. Cayman and Matthew became fast friends: For the longest time, Kristen and I have jokingly decided that Matthew and Cayman should be married. It looks like it will work....

I also got the opportunity to meet Kristen's mom and Kristen's sister Madison right before lunch. Kristen's mom brought over whoopie pies (yum, by the way) and then Mike came home for a quick lunch (which he'd made himself the day before). After lunch and some more playing, Cayman and Matthew went down for a nap and Kristen, offered to give me a massage. How could I refuse?? Kristen is a licensed massage therapist; and I received the best massage I've ever had. (truly!) Mike's mom came over for a bit and we had a nice visit. Before we knew it, Mike was home for the day and it was time to pack up and head to Adrian, MI. One of the reasons for my trip was to visit Cayman's naturopathic doctor for Matthew. As most of you know, who know me or read my blog, I tend to gravitate toward the natural spectrum of things. Kristen has been talking to me for a long time about naturopathic care and how much Cayman has benefited from it. I have looked around this area, and visited with a few naturopathic doctors, but have not found one that I am comfortable with. I've visited with Greg (Cayman's naturopath) on the phone and have felt at peace with his care. He is intelligent and the things he talked about made scientific sense to me . I wanted to give this a shot for Matthew. I was very impressed with his knowledge and things that we can do for Matthew. I will be excited to see if we will be able to see some measurable improvement for Matthew.

After our appointment, we went and had the most AMAZING sushi I've ever had. I even learned to eat with chopsticks! Then we were off to Detroit again. We had decided with my early flight out, it would be best to get a hotel and crash there so we could spend the maximum amount of time visiting (and it was supposed to also allow us to get a good nights sleep...but, that didn't happen...we slept for just over an hour!)

I had an absolutely amazing time. We were treated like royalty; I mean, really; great food, hospitality, a MASSAGE!, and a free chauffeur...it was absolutely amazing. And even if none of the previously mentioned had happened, I still would have had a awesome time. Kristen and Mike were the absolute complete picture of the Christian family. I am blessed to know them and be able to call them my friends!(Thanks again Mike and Kristen...I love you guys!)

Kristen was the photographer for the trip (I'm terrible at picture taking) and if you want to see the photographic story of our days; click here

I got a message on facebook from Sherri, it looks like she sent it to you and Kristen too, about meeting up at the hydrocephalus convention in Cleveland next June. are you planning to go? I hope so, because we are!

Jill: So glad you keep us posted through this site. I WISH I had known you were at the Parker Fair. We were there on Tuesday, I believe. SO HAPPY you made this trip to be with your friend. What a wonderful friend. What a wonderful meeting. Hope Matthew enjoyed the trip. The pictures look like he did. Aunt Delores

About Me

We have four beautiful children: Micah, Megan,Mason, and Matthew Owen who was born with congenital hydrocephalus, epilespy, septo-optic dysplasia and other anomalies. In spite of all these diagnosis, Matthew is thriving and is a delight and a blessed part of our family. Come, if you wish, and join our journey. This blog contains events of our real life, full of up and downs, good days and bad.